Eel is a high-value freshwater product in strong demand in China, Korea and Japan. Andwind supplies eel farmed in Vietnam, delivered live (oxygen-packed) or cleaned and frozen to the importer's specification.
Eel species for export
- Marbled eel (Anguilla marmorata): mottled skin, large size, high value.
- Indonesian shortfin eel (Anguilla bicolor): dark body, commonly farmed in tanks and ponds.
- Specification: by size (grams per piece) and by order, agreed before contract.
Packing and transport
- Live: held in tanks and starved before packing, packed in oxygen bags inside foam boxes with ice, shipped the same day.
- Frozen: cleaned, frozen, stored and shipped under cold chain.
Export documents for China
- The producing and packing facility must hold a valid registration with the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC). See our GACC registration page.
- A health certificate for each shipment; certificate, labels and customs declaration must match.
- Traceability records from the farm to each shipment.
Is eel listed under CITES?
At the 20th Conference of the Parties to CITES (CoP20, Samarkand, November 2025), the proposal to list all Anguilla eels in Appendix II was not adopted. The European eel (Anguilla anguilla) has been in Appendix II since 2009. Check the current CITES Appendices at the time of export.
FAQ
Does exporting eel to China require GACC registration?
Yes. Seafood producers exporting to China must be registered with GACC.
Does Andwind supply live or frozen eel?
Both, depending on the buyer's requirements.
For quotes or document support, contact Andwind – Hotline/Zalo +84 967 948 685 · andwind.vn